Emily’s Reviews > The Starwolves > Status Update

So the author decided to give Meran a specific interest in human arts and history to justify his earlier mirror musings... which of course only translates into Meran being the bestest at human custom and language for their port visit, and also needing to believe in himself to find the creativity humans have that his species mostly lacks. So... that's not... really... character. That's just more him being perfect.

Wait. They sell their loot to the Union they stole from, by going on shore leave ON a Union planet. What in the absolute hamsterwheel illogical nonsense is this?

Oh well thank goodness we know every female on this very female-biased ship wants to bang Velmeran and he likes to sketch dragons. The plot couldn't possibly have continued without those vital details.

Oh wow, some conflicted goals and shady business almost happened, but then didn't. Whew, what a close one, something interesting nearly occurred. Can't be having that. Welp, back to praising Velmeran for being just... so great.

Still waiting for Meran to become interesting. He's basically flawless, everyone thinks he's great, he's the youngest pack leader, slated for full command, won a big battle easily, everything handed to him on a silver platter. All he's got is a minor case of self doubt for no evident reason.
He doesn't even have a McGuffin to chase. He wants one, but that's the one thing he's been denied. Thrilling.

Okay, but why is he thinking about this now? Hell, why does he even know what a human is if he lives his entire life on this twenty thousand year old ship that's inhabited by Starwolves? Why is he preoccupied with the idea of humanity at all? This is so rushed forward and clunky. I don't even know who tf this idiot is yet.

An intriguing premise, introduced very badly.